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The Hero I Loved by Patrick Carden
Another chapter of my life has come to a close. Today we laid my hero to rest. I already miss him greatly and know I will miss him more in the coming days. But I also rejoice in knowing he finished his race and is receiving his reward. Even though he grew weary and tired…
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Enlarge Your Vision by Patrick Carden
Years ago, a famous golfer was invited by the king of Saudi Arabia to play golf in a tournament. He accepted the invitation, and the king flew his private jet over to the United States to pick up the pro. They played golf for several days, and enjoyed a good time. As the golfer was…
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I Hereby Resolve…..by Greg Austin
My New Year’s Resolutions, 2013 I have studiously avoided falling into the New Year’s Resolutions trap for all of my adult life. I’ve seen too many failed diets, too many failed self-improvement promises over the years, and rather than set myself up for inevitable failure, I have simply avoided disappointment through disengagement. But this year…
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One of the Best Christmas Gifts by Patrick Carden
I posted this as a Facebook note in December 2009 after a trip to New York and thought I would post it to my blog and share it again. The Christmas Gift I Received in NY. by Patrick Carden on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 6:54pm When I was planning my trip to New York,…
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Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner? by Patrick Carden
So many times Christians use phrases and justify them by saying “it’s in the Bible” or “scripture says” but a lot of these phrases really aren’t in scripture. The one that I really have a problem with is “hate the sin, love the sinner.” Nowhere in scripture will you find the idea of “hate the…
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Speak Softly and Love Loudly by Patrick Carden
Christians have an image problem. “The very word “Christianity” is a misunderstanding – in truth, there was only one Christian, and he died on the cross.” – Friedrich Nietzsche That’s a bold statement! But sadly, I think in some ways it’s true even though it is painful. And I don’t think Nietzsche is the only…
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Dream Big! by Patrick Carden
Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]. Ephesians 3:20 (AMP) John Maxwell…